I don't know exactly what you are choosing between, but nothing beats a good wooden chess set, in my opinion. I have a few sets, but my undisputed favorite is a good-quality 8-inch King wooden set from Italy.
CHESS SET question

If I were on such a budget, looking for a perfectly serviceable set of tournament proportions, I'd go for a weighted plastic set (hopefully matte) and a vinyl board.
And I'd check out the usual online suspects.

Looks cool and nicely weighted. I got the Natural and Black colored set. It's by House of Staunton who also made my wooden set. They are the best, in my opinion.

Don't get a cheap wood set. "Cheap wood" is worse to me than having "nice plastic." I have a cheap wood set, or two, and I regret buying them.
Something on this page, from the USCF, should be more than fine:
http://store.uscfsales.com/USCFSales/category=Browse+All+Plastic+Chess+Pieces/exact_match=on
The second set, quadruple weighted, with four queens, meets your budget.
I have a cheap set but i am wanting to get something decent.
I have about $25 - $35 to spend.
so would you recommend a nice vinal tournament set or a cheaper wood set?
The glass sets look good but aren't pratical, i have kids and it would last no time.
I'm leaning towards the tournament set.
Can I have you opinions?