Security: The security of knowing that every Quentin's Friends member you
interact with has been vouched for by another member, and therefore shares our founding
Values of: honesty, integrity, courtesy, respect, generosity, gratitude, fun, positivity,
open-mindedness & a sense of humor(!).
Quality: Every communication you
receive from Quentin's Friends is first checked and approved by a carefully trained
Quentin's Friends moderator, to ensure that the subject line & message are easy
to read and understand, and to block SPAM or emails considered inconsistent with
Quentin's Friends’ purpose &/or values.
Save Money: Thanks to the helpful
tips, free events, free stuff, discount offers etc. that Quentin’s Friends Members
share with each other, there are many ways in which Quentin’s Friends can help you
save money.
Thousands of Searchable Recommendations:
Whether you are seeking a service provider (such as a plumber, a lawyer, a doctor,
dentist or handyman), a Turkish restaurant or tips for your next trip to Italy,
you can search our Recommendations Archive which contains thousands of recommendations
made by our members over the last 6 years.
Events Calendar: Our Members organize
& recommend dozens of events – social, professional, spiritual, charity oriented
etc. These can be found in the Events Calendar & in our weekly events digest
broadcast on Tuesdays.
As a Member of Quentin’s Friends, you can:
Tap into a resource of thousands
of friends (and friends of friends) that you can instantly ask or tell anything
you might normally ask or tell your regular circle of friends.
Network online (via our
Member Profile search) & off-line/in-person at Quentin’s Friends official events
& members’ events.
Ask for advice or recommendations
on any subject and receive almost immediate feedback – often from dozens of people.
Tell thousands of like-minded
friends (& friends of friends) about events or activities that you are involved
in – such as your band playing in a downtown bar, your gallery opening or a benefit
by your favorite charity.
Discover new plays, movies,
galleries, comedy shows, restaurants, bars and clubs recommended by fellow members.
Seek, buy or sell anything
(legal!) at great prices - furniture, appliances, computer equipment, cars, apartments,
last minute concert tickets etc…
Search the Member Profiles
for friends, dates, business partners, activity partners.
Find a job, free-lance work
or business partners
Find employees, sub-contractors
or free-lancers
Find a sublet or room-mate
(who has of course been vouched for by a fellow member).
Get invited to a wide variety
of benefits, networking, educational or cultural events – often free or at discounted
rate for Quentin's Friends members.
Benefit from many exclusive
offers provided to you by Quentin's Friends and fellow members.
Seek recommendations for
professional advisors - an accountant for your taxes, a visa lawyer…
Promote your company, products
or services by posting to the group (subject to certain posting guidelines and a
small additional fee) and in your Personal Profile.
Share the benefits by inviting
your friends & family to join Quentin's Friends.
Help feed hungry New Yorkers:
a percentage of membership proceeds is donated to City Harvest. Since 2004, Quentin’s
Friends has helped provide over 40,000 meals to hungry New Yorkers.
Enjoy the benefits of the
future growth and development of Quentin's Friends as we launch in other cities
and new features & services.