For the price, it's really great. It's very clearly plated, but at this price, what more could you ask for? it's perfectly flat. The surface is thick enough to put weight on. The pieces are nice. For less than 100, it's hard to beat it.
Yes, the chess pieces have felt on their base. They are weighted and have felt feet to protect the board and improve stability during play. This applies to the chess set with the product id 2614 by Philos.